It's A Surprise

December 31, 2018, reflections within my visit to the Grotto, Portland Oregon

Hope for the coming year- 2018

It’s a surprise.

We are the recipients of goodness designed to be marked with inner delight. What are we to do? Forever birth within our souls, are very lives Tears of release because of beauty designed to receive the inspiration of God’s hovering and His loving, living Spirit.

Oh God, your lifting swirling enlivening presence sings goodness. To we little children and we are your own little ones why else do we shed tears, absorb the blue of your heavens, look into the eyes of others and say, ‘” I love you?”  Yes, hugs are meant to be received and given. Open arms and openness of word, of smiles, of time. We respond slowly or with timing so sudden it brings astonishment. Oh, God be born in us. Jesus you came as an innocent little baby: Living, breathing, crying speaking, singing and giving.

You desire to bring to each human being a born again new life of renewed heart. No more dead stone hearts for you but loving, beating warm gifts of new hearts.  We wait. All humanity has always waited. You, Holy One came to show us how and why you gave us life. It can only be given away. You created the world and waited and then within the single heart beat within a willing obedience of Mary of old, we could identify with your humanness and yours with ours.

Yes life is made anew and every soul can be astonished and dance with joy at the birth you have brought to grow within any who will say, “Jesus save me and make this lost one new.”  Another new life is born into your family of perfect kingdom perfection.  Every lost one can, was and is able to be brought from death to life. So with every infilling of your precious perfect  living Spirit we will still wait for you  to bring a new heart beat, a forming of reality of you in us.

In silence and solitude grow yourself within us to full term; Thy own image that we may hold within to receive you to ourselves, to know you. Come to birth now! Come soon Lord Jesus. Let us bring others. Let us say; “Here is the Savior.” Then take each one by the hand and love them to you. Help us to be good Daddies and mamas to all the lost orphans you bring our way. Jesus is born in us.

I needed a reminder today.  Am I lonely? Does it seem life has lost its meaning? What is important? What opportunity comes knocking or God’s voice is speaking, am I listening.  What person is waiting to be loved, to be touched by a laugh that I can give? Sometimes what seems small can be really big to another living in a really dry place devoid of hope. What can any of us do? We can reach beyond our own comfort zone in Jesus name.

Kathy Van Kurin, 2018-2019.

Author's Note

Christ is still my strength...inspiration.

Reviews

[Neville]

Hey Kathy, tho essentially a Buddhist, I found your words not only to be full of genuine warmth, but to contain a message of hope for all those who may feel lonely and or lost and devoid of hope.. your posts often have that kind and calming effect.... Bless ya and true.... N

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Neville Pettitt,
Thank you and hope is so important. I sure do agree. What and who is the question. Jesus is my true hope. I sure appreciate your lovely and encouraging words. Thank you as always dear writing friend.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Neville]

Blessings and sentiment back at ya my friend.... Neville

[Re-Pete]

God breathed life into Adam and we are all descendants so God's very breath is in each of us. i find his presence and love in the beauty of nature that he gave us. we are to live in truth and let our lights shine ... :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Pete,
I just arrived home from a trip and see that you have been by. Your review is a lovely reminder of the sweet and precious presence and help of God in this life on earth. The sharing and giving. I have been asking Jesus to help me as Iv'e been feeling a little stagnant. No matter as it is simply part of this life in it's lights and darks..colors and shadows.
Again loved your response Pete.
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

A spiritual poem with meanings deep to the poet herself and her upbringing in that faith and that is where she finds her inspiration and voice. All rich blessings.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami,
I love your little phrase; "deep to the poet herself." God is the living ember to fuel this soul..that is for sure!
I sure appreciate your reading this one and sharing a honest inner thought. Very cool
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly.

[kentuck14]

AMEN!!! LET IT BE!! Thanks Kathy.
Tom

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Kentuck14,
From the inner core of my soul this writing came. I don't suppose everyone would identify or understand...It's what is important to my life and soul. God is my everything or life is nothing. Thanks for reading.
Blessings,
Kathy

[alanwgraham]

Hi Kathy, You are lucky to have such a guiding light to give meaning to your life. Perhaps it is something innate in us to seek meaning in this incredible universe. I have just been looking after our 13 month old grandson and he is still at that wonderful age of innocence. I know it will not continue! It is good that your are able to express your beliefs without fear or embarrassment.
Sleep tight.
Regards,
Allan

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Alan,
Oh my! You have a little grand son. Looking at him must be there shining ember in your heart. Seeing him see the world you can believe in someone bigger than yourself. I think children are the biggest proof of a mighty, powerful yet loving and compassionate God! I have a grand son also. He is rambunctious and chaotic three year old.Thanks for reading. I hope you and your family are having a great winter.
Kathy

[richieb]

Beautiful message Kathy. When we fully concentrate our energies to Jesus Christ, we are able to slide away from the material grabbing excess of our lives and be able to seek the truth. To be in the same space as our Lord and Savior immerses our spirit in Peace, Love and Tranquility. These are not just pretty words but the results of "Knocking at his door and seeking, asking and receiving.
Your writing reflects His Healing Graces that He has Blessed upon you. And in good turn you are sharing His teachings through your touching words.
Peace in Christ,
Richie b.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

richieb,
Uplifting words such as yours are truly special. I wonder if it can be stated eneough the importance of stating that edifycation of another's support. You have done that! I am just a simple person and your above review really has given me a happy bit of sunshine today!
Blessings to you.
Kathy

[richieb]

Kathy,
I am happy to bring some joy to you today. We are called to share our love of Christ and to lift each others spirits. Since we are all children of God, you are my sister in Christ. May the Holy Spirit fill you you with His Peace.
Heavens Joy,
Richie b.

[Paul Bell]

Hope you're going from strength to strength, Kathy.
I suppose in life at times we feel no one is listening, life has lost meaning.
But sometimes life is the inner meaning, the strength that you harness to push on through.
Stay tall, Kathy.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Paul Bell,
It's so nice to recieve your kind and encouraging words. You have a wonderful gift I think. I do appreciate you. Thanks for coming by and giving such a nice lift to my afternoon.
Blessings as we move through our day to day looking for the glory.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Paul Bell]

Pleasure, Kathy.

[Ted Kniffen]

Kathy...this could be your own personal outreach program and this the perfect forum. We can only put the word out and hope that someone grasps it to heart.

Blessings on you young lady.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Ted Kniffen,
You have encouraged me more than you may know. I have a tendency to be pretty transparent. Putting oneself out there I guess. Writers are like that too. Thankyou for your words.
Blessings and lets all keep being and doing what and where we are led. In Christ for sure!
Kathy

[wordman]

kathy,this s a beautiful prayer on hope,i enjoyed it

[Kathy Van Kurin]

wordman,
Yes and thank you very much for reading. I enjoyed the experience which brought it forth. A beautiful concert.
Kathy

[wordman]

i bet it was

[Amada]

All your lines are genuine and worth reading.
Thanks ma'am for sharing 😊 😊 😊

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thank you, Rahul. I wish you many genuine moments of shining goodness and inspiration within your own life process. I wish everyone the greatest Joy of finding the Lord's greatest son Jesus Christ from whom comes the conception of all that is good and right in this life.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Amada]

Ahhh..... Thank you so much for this 😍😍😍😍